Friday, 10 August 2012

Kings Cross, The Elan

The Elan is an apartment building that stands above the William Street tunnel at Kings Cross. At street level, it fronts Victoria Street, between Kings Cross Road and Craigend Street, technically in the inner city suburb of Rushcutters Bay. This 40-storey tower which was completed in 1997 contains residential and commercial space. To construct such a building above the road tunnel, required the main transfer beams which carry the load to be an average one metre wide, five storeys high and be anchored 20 metres into the bedrock.
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22 comments:

  1. Luis GomezFriday, 10 August 2012 at 02:28:00 GMT+10

    Really nice to see these old friends! Thanks Jim.

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  2. DianneFriday, 10 August 2012 at 07:33:00 GMT+10

    Imagine your view if you lived at the top.

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  3. AnonymousFriday, 10 August 2012 at 08:26:00 GMT+10

    Must have indeed the sky as a limit. Impressive building. Please have a good Friday.

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  4. LindaFriday, 10 August 2012 at 08:29:00 GMT+10

    What an incredibly blue sky! Brilliant!

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  5. eileeninmdFriday, 10 August 2012 at 08:32:00 GMT+10

    Cool looking tower, I would like to live there. Great shot.

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  6. LifeRamblingsFriday, 10 August 2012 at 09:24:00 GMT+10

    such an impressive building. great shot.

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  7. KateriFriday, 10 August 2012 at 12:37:00 GMT+10

    Now that is a majestic photo of this building!

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  8. IndraniFriday, 10 August 2012 at 13:03:00 GMT+10

    Impressive! Looks great against the blue sky.

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  9. Sylvia KFriday, 10 August 2012 at 13:13:00 GMT+10

    That is one impressive building and what a great capture! And your always beautiful blue, blue skies! Have a great weekend, Jim!

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  10. Chubskulit RoseFriday, 10 August 2012 at 13:14:00 GMT+10

    Captured beautifully.. May you enjoy a great weekend.

    My Sky Shots

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  11. thomasFriday, 10 August 2012 at 14:41:00 GMT+10

    Beautifully designed building.

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  12. JoFriday, 10 August 2012 at 16:24:00 GMT+10

    Great shot with your trademark beautiful blue sky.
    I would like to see the view from up there.
    Stay safe in this wind.

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  13. roentareFriday, 10 August 2012 at 18:35:00 GMT+10

    Your blog is collecting all sorts of images with all these high rises.

    Seriously good work!

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  14. LeaFriday, 10 August 2012 at 20:00:00 GMT+10

    Spectacular!
    Happy Sky Watch Friday!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  15. JoeFriday, 10 August 2012 at 20:02:00 GMT+10

    Must get amazing views from the top.

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  16. UnknownFriday, 10 August 2012 at 21:13:00 GMT+10

    Great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. CarverFriday, 10 August 2012 at 21:43:00 GMT+10

    Striking shot of the building against the vivid blue sky.

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  18. RandiSaturday, 11 August 2012 at 01:16:00 GMT+10

    Such a beautiful colour of the sky! The building is amazing...but I would never have the courage to live there... ; )

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  19. AnonymousSaturday, 11 August 2012 at 03:39:00 GMT+10

    Hack again?!

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  20. AnonymousSaturday, 11 August 2012 at 04:22:00 GMT+10

    That's a great shot of an impressive building again, Jim.
    But most of all I am impressed by that crisp and clear sky again.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  21. My name is RietSaturday, 11 August 2012 at 04:22:00 GMT+10

    wow what a great building and beautiful skyphoto.

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  22. Melbourne Australia PhotosWednesday, 15 August 2012 at 06:37:00 GMT+10

    We are seeing more and more of these skyscrapers in Melbourne. It is changing the character of the city and increasing congestion in the areas affected. I dread to think what these buildings will be like in 30 years time when the "newness" gives way to shabbiness.

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